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Finding relief for foot pain
G'Day Steve I have been in a battle with foot pain on and off the bike. Pain is ball and heel after a short time on them. I have Esoles in level 2 and I…
Finding the optimal SMP seat angle
Hi Steve, Purpose of this post is to help myself find the correct seat angle for my SMP Dynamic. I read and quote some fo your answers from this post: https://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/blog/2011/05/sitting-on-a-bike-answer-to-long-question-smp-seats/ In regards to how…
First clipless MTB shoes and pedals
Greetings Steve, I have joined your site after watching youtube videos of Harley praising you! I have read and quite pleased with the amount of info on here. I am working through reading the MTB…
Fit calculators
Hi Steve, What do you think of the many fit calculators and theories that can be found all over the net. Can they be accurately used to help an individual select a bike size? Thank…
Fit differences between road and track
Hi Steve, I've recently decided to try my hand at track cycling, more towards the sprint than the endurance end of things. I'm wondering if there are any general principles, or advice you can offer…
Fit Questions (Various)
Hi Steve, I have put all my questions in one post in the hope its more time efficient for you, so apologies if they are all over the place! Thanks for all the great info…
Fitters in the USA
Hi Steve' Do you have any information/opinions on the bike fitting group, "Fitwerx". The fitters have shops in Waitsfield, VT and Peabody, Ma. Also, could you point me to your posts discussing the signs of…
Fitting a bike for limited flex in Total Knee Replacement
Rookie rider here who needs help and advice. I'm a 56 year old male with a 3 year old total knee replacement, left knee. I started riding a few months ago in effort to improve…
fitting after total knee replacement
First post - My 66 year old wife who loves to cycle had her left shoulder replaced 3 years ago, her right shoulder replaced 16 months ago, and both her knees replaced 2 weeks ago…
Fitting G8 arch inserts
Hi Steve, I know your theory on fitting G8 insoles differs from the manufacturer's, so I wanted to be sure about what you believe is best. The different arch positions should be tested with them…
FITTING PROBLEMS RIDERS WITH LONG LEGS SHORT TORSOS.
Hi Steve, I know that you are not a fan of common solutions to various fit problems, but can you offer any advice on fitting riders with exceptionally long legs. I have short legs for…
Fizik Arione Angle
Steve, What is the range of nose down/up angles you use for Fizik Ariones? G'day Karsten, It depends on the condition of the seat. Depending…
fizik saddles
G'day Steve! I hate the marketing bla-bla-bla. For instance the Fizik "spine concept". The models: Arione for "Snake - flexible spine", Antares for "Chameleon - medium spine", Aliante for "Bull - rigid spine". Just having…
Fizik Versus
In your opinion does the channel really do anything? I don't really have an issue with my current normal Arione, but need to replace it and was thinking about getting a Versus if it really…
Fizik’s Spine Concept
Hi Steve, I just came across Fizik's Spine Concept as they have visualized here: http://www.fizik.it/spineconcept/ I find it interesting how people sit on the bike in terms of how flexible they are. We always talk…
Flared (Gravel) Drop Handlebars. Benefits?
Hi Steve, I have bene wondering about the recent trend towards flared or the so called gravel/adventure handlebars. I am pretty happy with the compact drops I have found and for the riding I do…
Flatfoot correction
Hi Steve, I would really appreciate you advise on a issue regarding my son, he has been raceing since he was 8 year old. he has very flexible flatfoot when he was 12 his ankles…
Flexibility
Hello Steve, While drinking beer and watching Cyclocross, a question came up in my mind. At the moment I ride my cyclocross bike a lot. On the road because of the weather and on some…
Float
Hi Steve, do you ever find it necessary to use fixed cleats for small riders with collapsing arches? I am 35 years old, 170cm, 59kg, and very flexible (probably too flexible for joint stability some…
Follow up from previous question and question on sliding forward under load.
Hi Steve, I contacted you earlier, asking your advice about re hab from a fractured hip, from falling off my bike. You, and others gave appreciated advice to help me along my way, and you…
Follow up on LLD, knee pain, Boston
Hi Steve, I kept reading and re-reading your posts, and I think I was able to answer my first question about whether to shim or not. I have a LLD of 2-3mm, not measure by…
Foot and shoe issues
Hi Steve. I am predominantly a track sprint cyclist and a podiatrist but I have always found it hard to get the right shoe for road. There are a couple of issues I find. Firstly…
Foot cant
Greetings Steve, I have been diligently applying your concepts to my position on the bike. Wow, what a difference. I have been good about making changes and then allowing adaptation time. Moving the ball of…
Foot Correction
Steve, Hi from Brunei! Sorry to hear about your injury and hope you are well on the mend. The good thing about cracked ribs is that they mend quickly! Just to give you update on…
Foot Correction
Hi Steve, Flexibility My right hip and hamstring is much tighter (less flexible than the left). I do stretched twice per day plus before and after have cycling to try and improve this. I will…